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title: "Plan Sponsor Guide: Guide to Understanding DOL Audits"
description: A DOL Audit is no walk in the park, but you can take preventative steps to prepare by conducting due diligence and documenting your plan actions. The Complete Guide to a DOL Audit >>
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# [Plan Sponsor Guide: Guide to Understanding DOL Audits](https://www.bjorkgroup.com/blog/understanding-dol-audits)

 Written by [Bjork Group](https://www.bjorkgroup.com/blog/author/bjork-group) | Feb 7, 2022 5:01:00 PM

DOL Audits happen, are you prepared?

By taking proactive measures, conducting due diligence and documenting your plan actions, you can help position your 401(k) plan to pass an audit. To help you prepare, here are 8 key steps and a list of fiduciary documents to have on hand.

Get our Guide to Understanding DOL Audits below and share it with your retirement plan committee.

##### [**Download the Guide**](https://www.bjorkgroup.com/hubfs/Bjork%20Group-Sean%20Bjork-Understanding%20DOL%20Audits-Guide-Q12022.pdf)

 

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